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Beers of the month: Something sprucy from Adnams

Adnams has some great new products out this spring including a spruce-flavoured beer Picture: Ed Barnes

Pineapple, pink pepper and strawberry gins on menu at Beer, Cider and Gin Festival

The Beer, Cider and Gin Festival returns to The Turks Head on the first May Bank Holiday of 2019 Picture: The Turks Head

Recipe: Make our ultimate coffee cake

Make the best coffee cake ever Picture: Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
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Beers of the month: Something sprucy from Adnams

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Adnams has some great new products out this spring including a spruce-flavoured beer Picture: Ed Barnes

Our beer columnist Ed Barnes of Hopsters shares his top picks for this month.

Pineapple, pink pepper and strawberry gins on menu at Beer, Cider and Gin Festival

18:00 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
The Beer, Cider and Gin Festival returns to The Turks Head on the first May Bank Holiday of 2019 Picture: The Turks Head

Sample premium spirits and fill up on gourmet wraps at Hasketon event.

Suffolk spirit maker pays homage to Framlingham with new drink

Yesterday, 10:28 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
New drink Bigod 1101 from DJ Wines Picture: DJ Wines

Dj Wines’ vin de liqueur gives a nod to the Bigod family.

A foodie in Rome: Where to eat the best pizza and gelato

Saturday, April 20, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
The Jarvis family waiting for pizza in Trastevere, Rome Picture: Alan Jarvis

Our food and drink editor had the rather (ahem) difficult task of eating her way through the city.

Everything you need to know about The Taste of Sudbury

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Cheese and pies at The Taste of Sudbury 2018 Picture: Emma Cabielles Photography

The free-to-enter Tastes of Sudbury festival returns on Sunday, June 9 - bringing together Lavenham Red Poll beef, Moo Moo Cakes and Hollow Trees Farm butchery to celebrate the very best ingredients, products, chefs and restaurants from south Suffolk and beyond.

Video Sky high burgers, liquid nitrogen frozen raspberries and 'candy shop' waffles on menu at cool new restaurant

Monday, April 15, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
ICE/Infusions Cookery School has opened a new restaurant/cafe on Rougham industrial estate Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

ICE Café in Rougham opens today and is definitely different.

Where to get a good cup of tea in Suffolk - 8 places to try

Friday, April 12, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
It's National Tea Day on April 21 Picture: Getty Images

Stop for a brew and a slice of cake on April 21 - National Tea Day

High Street baker gets all fired up over new restaurant venture

Thursday, April 11, 2019 Sarah Chambers
Pizza which will be sold at The Fire Station Picture: DAVID WRIGHT

After his family’s bakery business outgrew its home on Woodbridge’s ancient Thoroughfare, David Wright was determined to breathe new life into his high street.

Opening date revealed for Ipswich fish restaurant

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 David Vincent
The Ocean Fish Basket, in Upper Brook street The Orman family, daughters Yasemin and Safiye and mum and dad Nicola and Hasan, Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

A Suffolk family is to open a new fish restaurant in Ipswich.

9 Thai restaurants to try in Suffolk

Monday, April 1, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Thai hot and sour soup Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

It’s Thai New Year from April 13 to 15 - here are some local recommendations to whet your appetite.

Seven sweet treats feature on hotel's limited edition Chocolate Lover's afternoon tea

Friday, March 29, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Seven chocolate-filled cakes and pastries feature on Bedford Lodge in Newmarket's chocolate afternoon tea Picture: Bedford Lodge

A hotel in Newmarket is appealing to the county’s chocoholics by introducing a Chocolate Lover’s Champagne Afternoon Tea and chocolate-filled short break, just in time for Easter.

'Iconic' Bury St Edmunds cafe has new owners, a new name and a new look

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 charlotte Smith-Jarvis
No.5 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds. Picture: RACHEL EDGE

No.5 Angel Hill to bring European style coffee culture to the west Suffolk town.

Poll Viewers are still outraged by Channel 5 show Britain's Favourite Crisps...which of these 33 do you like best?

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Did you disagree with Channel 5's show Britain's Favourite Crisps? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Nearly two days on the nation can’t accept the broadcaster’s top 20 listing...what do you think?

Check out the goodies you can have delivered to your door for breakfast in this welcome pack

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
The Welcome Pack from Three Counties Field Kitchen Picture: Archant

East Anglian company launches boxes filled with everything you need for the ultimate breakfast at home...or on holiday.

recipes

Recipe: Make our ultimate coffee cake

10:52 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Make the best coffee cake ever Picture: Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

This three layer sponge is ideal for coffee lovers.

Review: Queens Bar & Grill, Bury St Edmunds - 'A genuinely different and fun food offering which will have wide appeal'

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Mark Heath
Queens Bar & Grill in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: MARK HEATH

Mark Heath and his wife Liz visited Queens Bar & Grill in Bury St Edmunds, which is making waves on the local food scene for its American-style offerings and fantastic Man vs Food-esque challenges. Here’s what they made of it.

You can now get Yum Yum Tree fudge in all Suffolk Co-op stores

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
The Yum Yum Tree team including Lily (far left) and Adrian (far right) Picture: Yum Yum Tree

You don’t have to wait for farmers’ markets and fairs to get your hands on this local favourite any more with six flavours going on sale as part of Sourced Locally initiative.

Recipe: Make our sandcastle cakes with strawberry and cream buttercream

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Make our sandcastle cakes Picture: Archant

Our recipe combines chocolate, pink and vanilla cake mix with a hint of fruit.

Recipe: Make our lager and lemon bread and butter pudding

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Lemon and lager bread and butter pudding Picture: Archant

This dessert uses ingredients from the finalists of the East of England Co-op Producer of the Year Awards 2019.

Recipe: Gluten-free halloumi, harissa-roasted vegetable and falafel pie

Thursday, March 7, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Gluten-free harissa-roasted halloumi, roasted vegetable and falafel pie Picture: Archant

End British Pie Week in style with our incredibly tasty dish.

reviews

Review: The Tea Hut, Woodbridge

Yesterday, 11:30 Emily Cotton
Brunch at The Tea Hut in Woodbridge PICTURE: Archant

Emily Cotton visits one of Woodbridge’s much loved cafes for Saturday morning brunch.

Review: Queens Bar & Grill, Bury St Edmunds - 'A genuinely different and fun food offering which will have wide appeal'

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Mark Heath
Queens Bar & Grill in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: MARK HEATH

Mark Heath and his wife Liz visited Queens Bar & Grill in Bury St Edmunds, which is making waves on the local food scene for its American-style offerings and fantastic Man vs Food-esque challenges. Here’s what they made of it.

Review: Bangkok Heightz, Ipswich - “a must-visit for all Thai food lovers”

Friday, April 12, 2019 Emily Cashen
A panang curry with tofu and steamed rice

Emily Cashen tries out this authentic Thai eatery

Restaurant review, Twenty One at The Greyhound, Wickhambrook: “Pies to drive out of your way for”

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
A trio of pork at The Greyhound, Wickhambrook Picture: Archant

Our food editor tries out this pub, which was nominated in the Eat Suffolk Food and Drink Awards 2018.

Review: Cabbages & Kings at The Mix, Stowmarket

Friday, March 22, 2019 Nicola Warren
Cabbages & Kings review - halloumi and beetroot salad

Nicola Warren takes her family for lunch at the family friendly venue

Review: Mings Oriental, Bury St Edmunds - 'Excellent Chinese fusion food in the heart of one of Suffolk's finest towns'

Friday, March 15, 2019 Mark Heath
Mark Heath and his wife Liz visited Mings Oriental in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: MINGS

Mark Heath and wife Liz visited Mings Oriental in Bury St Edmunds on a Monday lunchtime. Here’s what they made of it.

Restaurant review, Suffolk Stonehouse, Bungay

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Emily Cotton
Pizzas at Suffolk Stonehouse PICTURE: Archant

Emily Cotton heads to north Suffolk to visit the nation’s ‘Best Independent Pizza Restaurant’.

Restaurant review, The Artisan Smokehouse, Falkenham: “One of the best-kept secrets near Felixstowe and Ipswich”

Monday, March 4, 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis
Smoked duck, smoked walnut, smoked stilton and beetroot salad Picture: Archant

Our food editor enjoyed a smokin’ lunch at this cafe which is definitely out of the ordinary.

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